Hello all

[ianrauk]

guess ill finally know how my other half feels when she enters a shoe shop!!!

Spot on

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

to be honest i know there is things i am definately going to need, ie: waterproofs, rucksack etc

just have to resist the shiny bits.... for now

 

[fenfirsttimer]

Hi and welcome from another newbie who' s trying to resist the temptation of shiney bikey bits.....

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

Hi and welcome from another newbie who' s trying to resist the temptation of shiney bikey bits.....

hey!! what bike did you go for?

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

Hello all!


My bike finally arrived last week and i made my first commute to work today! overall i did 22miles. Only issues i seem to have is saddle butt! and my right inner thigh is a little aching!


Any suggestions to make the ride a bit easier?



Thanks



Tom

 

[uphillstruggler]

Padded shorts and fiddle with the seat position for the Achy leg

What bike did you get?

I don't commute by bike bit I saw in one of your earlier posts that you were thinking about a rucksack, would panniers be more comfortable? I am pretty sure you will get further advice on that

 

[The Jogger]

You are using muscles you haven't used for some time, this may settle, otherwise you may need to adjust the fit.

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

Thanks!

My bike is a specialized crosstrail sport 2012 model.

I definitely haven't used these muscles in sone time! And defense think padded shorts would help!

As to adjusting the seat, how should iI position it to help?

Thanks

 

[HytuneMotorsport]

Day two was much easier!

no saddle issues or aching muscles! im still going to invest into some padded shorts just for a bit more comfort!

Also finding the hills more easier, been playing with the gears trying to find the best combination for myself

Bring on day three!!

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

As to adjusting the seat, how should iI position it to help?

Thanks

With the pedal at the bottom of the stroke (ie at six o'clock), your knee should have a slight bend in it; something like 15 degrees.

It's easiest to get this right with someone else to check it while you're on the bike: too high and your hips will rock from side to side causing back strain and added wear to your nether regions.

I'd been riding with my saddle too low, although I thought I'd got it right, and when corrected I was pedaling much harder for the same effort. More comfortable too.

A saddle with too much padding will prove uncomfortable on a ride of any distance: your "sit bones" will sink into the cushioning which will put more pressure on your perineum!

PS Straight into a twenty-two mile commute: kudos!